Focused Exome

In order to best meet the needs of the clinical providers and patients we serve, our molecular laboratory offers custom testing options, or Focused Exomes, for sequencing of single genes and multi-gene panel requests. These customizable tests are next generation sequencing based assays utilizing our whole exome sequencing platform, the Agilent SureSelect Clinical Research Exome kit.

Healthcare providers can select from one up to 15 genes for these focused exome requests. While a focused exome can include more than 15 genes, these are considered on a case by case basis. We recommend you contact the laboratory and discuss the case and gene(s) of interest with one of our laboratory genetic counselors or directors prior to submitting the test order.

Focused exomes may have low coverage for certain exons, genes, or regions included in the request given the nature of an exome platform. These details can be reviewed and discussed on an individual case basis. Similar to whole exome sequencing and our established NGS panels, all variants are confirmed with Sanger sequencing before being reported out. We hope that the option of a focused exome will provide flexible and efficient diagnostic tests for those patients that don't have other appropriate testing options.

Diagnostic Laboratory Accreditations and Licenses

The Greenwood Genetic Center's Diagnostic Laboratories are commited to providing the highest-quality genetic testing with a strenuous quality control program in place. The labs hold the following current certifications of accreditation and licensure:

Billing Policy

IN-STATE (SOUTH CAROLINA) SAMPLES

INSURANCE – South Carolina Residents ONLY

The Greenwood Genetic Center will file the patient's insurance. Please provide a copy of the front and back of the patient's insurance card with the specimen. In addition, please include the insured's date of birth and relationship to the patient as well as any preauthorizations that may be needed prior to testing. Use the link below to determine which insurance groups are considered in network with GGC and which require pre-authorization.

If you are interested in setting up an account for your institution, please complete the Institutional Account Request Form and contact our billing department at 1-864-941-8117.

SELF-PAY

Self-pay is available to individuals without insurance. Tests that are paid for in advance (payment received when the sample arrives at the lab) will be given a 20% discount. We accept the following methods of payment to accompany the sample:

Check

Visa

MasterCard

Money Order

Financial assistance or payment plans may be available in some self-pay situations. Please contact us for additional information.

OUT-OF-STATE SAMPLES

INSURANCE

We do notaccept out of state insurance for any tests exceptour next generation sequencing tests. The Billing Form must be completed and submitted with the sample for NGS panel tests. Out-of-state Medicaid is not accepted.

If you are interested in setting up an account for your institution, please complete the Institutional Account Request Form and contact our billing department at 1-864-941-8117.

SELF-PAY

Self-pay is available to out-of-state (non-South Carolina residents) patients without insurance. Tests that are paid for in advance (payment received when the sample arrives at the lab) will be given a 20% discount. We accept the following methods of payment in advance:

Check

Visa

MasterCard

Money Order

Financial assistance may be available for self-pay patients. Please contact us for additional information.

INTERNATIONAL SAMPLES

Payment must be received with the sample. We accept the following methods of payment:

Molecular Diagnostic Lab

The Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory of the Greenwood Genetic Center offers DNA analysis for many genetic disorders via gene sequencing, targeted mutation analysis, MLPA deletion/duplication testing, trinucleotide repeat analysis and next generation sequencing panels. Testing is available for both common and rare genetic disorders with a special interest in conditions involving X-linked intellectual disability. Prenatal diagnosis is also available for many of these disorders. The close relationship between the GGC’s Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and Research Division allows for a smooth transition from scientific discovery to diagnostic testing. Contact our laboratory directors for further information on any of our testing options.